Brookfield Fire & Emergency Services

05/15/2026

05/04/2026

Welcome to the Colchester Regional Emergency Management Organization. We are here to help the residents of the Town of Truro, Town of Stewiacke, and the Municipality of Colchester prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.

05/01/2026

Help make a difference!

💚 Growing Our Volunteer Community 💚

Community Health Boards are stronger when more voices are at the table.

We’ve been exploring volunteer recruitment and engagement—what helps people get involved, what barriers exist, and how we can make participation more welcoming and accessible for everyone. We’re especially excited about growing interest from youth, including high school and college/university students, and building connections through things like lunch & learns and volunteer fairs.

If you’ve ever thought, “I care about my community, but I’m not sure where I fit,” you’re not alone. There’s a place for everyone—whether you can give a little time or a lot. Every contribution truly makes a difference.

Curious about volunteering? Send us a message or keep an eye on this page for ways to get involved!

If you are interested or wanting to learn more you can contact Becky McManus-Cyna - [email protected] or send me a message via messenger.

04/25/2026

2026 Ratepayer Meeting May 7 at the fire station at 110 Hwy 289 starting at 7 pm.

03/17/2026

Flood waters are deceptive and deadly—NEVER underestimate them:
Just 6 inches of fast-moving water can knock an adult off their feet.

12 inches can sweep away most cars.

2 feet of rushing water can carry off SUVs and trucks.

More than half of all flood-related deaths happen when people drive into flooded roads. Roads may be washed out underneath, hidden debris or downed power lines can lurk below the surface, and currents are far stronger than they appear—especially in our local rivers and brooks.

Never drive through flooded roads—find another route.
Never walk, swim, or let kids play in flood waters.
Avoid low-lying areas near streams, brooks, or riverbanks.
If your vehicle stalls in rising water, get out immediately and head to higher ground.

Your safety is our priority. If you're in danger or see someone in trouble, call 911 right away—we're here to help with water rescues when needed.
Stay alert, stay dry, and stay safe! 💧🚒

01/15/2026

Winter layers can make car seats tricky! Keep little ones warm and safe with these quick cold weather car and booster seat tips.

• Bulky winter clothing is unsafe in car seats. Snowsuits, puffy coats and bunting bags can compress in a crash, making the harness too loose and increasing the risk of injury.
• Dress children in thin, snug layers under the harness. Use fleece and other slim layers, plus hats, mitts and boots. Add blankets over the straps once your child is buckled, or put their coat on backward over their arms to help them stay warm.
• Bulky coats can change how the seat belt fits. For older children in booster seats, unzip coats so the lap belt stays low on the hips and the shoulder belt fits snug across the chest.
• For infants, only use covers that go over the car seat. Avoid inserts or padding not provided by the manufacturer. A showercap style cover can help keep babies warm.

Helpful Links:

• Car seat safety: https://childsafetylink.ca/news/baby-its-cold-outside-coats-and-car-seats

Find more great winter health and safety tips from Public Health: www.nshealth.ca/winter-health-and-safety.

12/23/2025

SANTA NEWS: Brookfield Tour 2025!

BFES will be giving Santa a quick trip around our village before he starts his big night.
We just received this map from the planning and logistics department at the North Pole!!
Santa and his helpers will be following the following route Wednesday evening, Christmas Eve, starting at 5:15.

These timings are estimates and we appreciate your understanding if we are early or late.

Happy Holidays!!

11/28/2025

Big Thanks to Bible Hill Fire & Emergency for the RIT presentation last night!

11/06/2025

Thanks all the participants and instructors giving up two weekends of their time, learning essential skills to service their communities Colchester and East Hants!

10/15/2025

Very Very Dry forest conditions in our fire district. Please use extreme caution and follow restrictions.
Wildfire risk season has been extended to Oct 31.
Novacotia.ca/burnsafe/

10/07/2025

Always charge devices with lithium-ion batteries on a hard, flat surface such as a table or counter. Charging on soft surfaces like a bed or couch can trap heat and start a fire.

Learn more at fpw.org/battery